The Compost Pile March 2022

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CATERPILLARS

by Dave Gordon

The photographs are showing caterpillars of the Eastern Black Swallowtail butterfly. This butterfly is found throughout much of North America. Some of the host plants are dill, parsley, fennel (green and bronze) and cultivated carrots. Last summer I could not keep enough fennel for the caterpillars. Also, parsley was a popular host plants. Please remember to have enough host plants when they begin arriving.

Images to the left and above, courtesy of Dave Gordon.

What is blooming in your garden? Do you have unique yard art? A plant that you are just so proud of? Maybe you even have a gardening disaster you’d like to share. Send your photos and short description to The Compost Pile

An Okaloosa County Master Gardener Volunteer Publication

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